A Visit to Kalkan
Kalkan can be found in the district of Kaş, which is in the Antalya Province in Türkiye. Until the early 1920s, the town was mostly populated by Greeks and called Kalamaki. However, most residents left during the population exchange between Greece and Türkiye in 1923. Kalkan was an important harbour town until the 1970s as […]
Patara Beach: Heaven On Earth
Patara Beach is 12km of pure joy. Unlike many beaches in Türkiye, Patara remains relatively untouched by commercialism. The end near the car park can be busy in the summer months. However, walk towards the middle and you will be more likely to be knocked down by tumbling bushes than by people. It is the […]
Santa Claus and His Turkish History
Did you know that Santa Claus originated in Turkiye? We’ve all grown up with the image of a jolly bearded man in a red suit living with his reindeer at the North Pole but the truth couldn’t be more different. Saint Nicholas, who is known worldwide as Santa Claus, was born in the ancient Lycian […]
Butterfly Valley & Its Breathtaking Views
Where & What Is Butterfly Valley? Butterfly Valley, or Kelebekler Vadisi in Turkish, is a valley near Fethiye in Türkiye. The valley sits in the shadow of the magnificent Babadağ. As well as a wide beach, it contains a narrow canyon which is around 3km to 4km long. The valley has two waterfalls and a […]
The Beauty of Göynük Canyon
Some of our walkers recently visited the stunning 4.5km long Göynük Canyon and we thought it deserved a blog all of its own. Where Is Göynük Canyon? You’ll find the Canyon in the Beydağları Coastal National Park, which was established in 1972. The National Park covers nearly 133 square miles and has a huge biodiversity […]
The Ghost Village of Kayaköy
Kayaköy is a pretty village in the hills just outside Fethiye. There are new builds alongside many old houses that have been lovingly restored to give you a feel of how Kayaköy used to be. There is plenty of accommodation along with places to eat and drink as well as activities such as horse riding […]
A Visit to Ölüdeniz
You will get a stunning view of Ölüdeniz on your first day of hiking the Lycian Way but we thought we’d take the opportunity to take a closer look. The Beach Ölüdeniz means ‘dead sea’ and describes the still waters of the lagoon that sits beyond the beach; commonly known as the Blue Lagoon. However, […]
Which Way To Go?
Many people ask how will they know which direction to walk when they are on the Lycian Way. Obviously there are plenty of walking apps that can help you out but, if you want to go back to basics there are plenty of markers on the Lycian Way itself. The most well known markers are […]